Payoff Staff

Alaska Airlines recently made news when a gay couple was asked to give up one of their seats on a flight. In a Facebook post, David Cooley said that his partner was asked to move to accommodate a straight couple, in what seemed like “preferential…

Talking about money can be difficult, whether it’s with co-workers, complete strangers or the entirety of the internet. This week, we take a look at why one intern’s expenses lit up the social media stratosphere, the uncomfortable and sometimes…

This week, we launched a new column, Money Confession, which looks into bad money habits and how to solve them. If you have a story to share, send it to us at moneyconfession@mic.com — we can keep your identity anonymous — and we’ll help you work it…

Planning a vacation doesn’t mean you have to break the bank on airfare or hotels. By setting up loyalty accounts, picking the right credit cards and redeeming your points for travel, you book a getaway on the cheap. Here’s our guide to saving money…

In recent years, companies like Amazon, Google, American Express and Bank of America have devoted resources to inclusivity and instituted unconscious bias training workshops to help eliminate gender, racial and LGBTQ discrimination. Still, a report…

Saving money is easier said than done. But there are some actionable, realistic things you can do to trim your spending in areas both big — like rent or cars — and small — such as hanging out with friends. This week, here’s a refresher on some of…

Discrimination in the workplace can take many forms. From ageism in the hiring process to the lack of out gay CEOs, corporate America still has a long way to go in terms of inclusivity. This week, we look at four major problem areas for corporate…

Wedding season has officially kicked off. Whether you’re planning your own big day or are busy figuring out where to find a “farmhouse cocktail chic” dress for under $100, you’ll probably be spending money celebrating a union in the near future.…

Feeling broke? Between sweet weekend escapes, rooftop bars, lobster rolls and endless expensive indulgences that define the ideal summer, the season’s damage to our finances might make it more bittersweet in retrospect. If you’re low on cash right…

You’ve earned the obligatory undergraduate degree. Maybe you’ve been coasting at a safe, steady job since then. Now it’s time to figure out what you actually want to do with the rest of your life. Don’t panic — yes, there are infinite career paths…

Humans crave instant gratification. This craving is one reason we are attracted to short-term financial goals like getting rich fast — as opposed to investing and budgeting. But just like long-term changes to promote healthy eating are more…

There's nothing like a job you love — to turn on your neurons and give you a fresh sense of purpose. But how do you get from where you are now to the cool job you really want? And how do you keep growing in a job once you've gotten it? Shifting…

"Adulting" — or actions like managing your own money, paying your own bills and generally taking control of your life — has developed a bad rap for being the antithesis of fun. People on social media often use the hashtag to mock their own inability…

If you've been shopping, budgeting, or even sleeping without knowing a few crucial money-making hacks, you're not maximizing your potential. Allow us to recruit you into the extra-lucrative financially-savvy club. Did you know that you can literally…

Doing something "like a boss," as defined by Know Your Meme, means "completing an action with authority and finesse." In other words, it's being smooth — and living your best life with confidence. Start with your career: Hope to one day be a literal…

Sometimes saving money feels like playing a game of whack-a-mole at a carnival. You save $6.50 by bringing lunch to work on Tuesday, then blow $7 on a happy hour beer on Friday. You shave your cell phone bill by 20% thanks to a cool work perk, then…

Location is everything. Whether you're figuring out where to buy, rent or vacation, it's important to base the decision not only on where your friends and family are, but also on your financial situation, goals and passions. That being said, it can…

When it comes to navigating careers, we operate under several strong beliefs: Stress isn't a prerequisite to success. Work-life balance is a right, not a privilege. Colleagues are assets, not enemies. Oh, and more money, fewer problems. So if you're…

You have big goals. Maybe it's to own your own place one day. Maybe it's to go on a big trip this year. Maybe it's to actually be able to retire one day. Whatever your goal is, how to reach it doesn't need to be a mystery! Choose your own adventure…